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Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
• Mechanism: Fall ... onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
onto outstretched hand ... • ED Management ... Splint: Thumb spica ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
• Mechanism: fall ... • ED Management ... #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Seizure, coma, spinal ... ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... may be severe and ... #Diagnosis #Management
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
• Mechanism: Fall ... injuries: Perilunate dislocation ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
- ED Management ... greater tuberosity fracture ... glenoid) • ED Management ... #Anterior #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... will be obvious ... the radial head dislocation ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Clinical Features and ... Vertical Shear (VS) - Axial ... and ipsilateral ... dislocation ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
load (ball striking ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
• Mechanism: Fall ... onto outstretched hand ... radial styloid fracture ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK